Registered Nurse (Inpatient - Telemetry, Med/Surg)
Company: Us Veterans Health Administration
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
DutiesPAY SCHEDULE NM84
The Telemetry/Med Surg RN demonstrates proficiency in practice
based on conscious, deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal
setting for managing complex Medical-Surgical Telemetry patient
situations. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the
nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient
care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on
age-specific components.
Duties include, but not limited to:
Plans and delivers technically competent care to Medical-Surgical
Telemetry patients.
Makes assignments and directs activities of other unit staff (RNs,
LPNs, students, PSAs, other team members).
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments based on the
ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and seeks assistance as
needed.
Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care.
Reports equipment in need of repair.
Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in
patients' condition and responds appropriately.
Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to
treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the
initial plan of care and establishing goals.
Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar
Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice
and behaves in an appropriate manner through observance of
established policies of the unit, VA, and professional
practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Varies. Multiple positions are being filled. Days,
nights, weekends, holidays may be scheduled as this is for the
Inpatient Unit.
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A $12,000 recruitment incentive
has been approved for this position with 2 year commitment
(8/26/2021)
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredRequirementsConditions of
Employment
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in
determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate,
the level within a grade:
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen
hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This
position requires periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting,
bending, pulling, pushing, and transferring patients and objects
may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients
and contaminated materials, and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible
individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,
able to shift priorities based on patient needs.EducationIMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If
you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements,
you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your
transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work,etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22,
2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), if after November 22. VA will provide
additional information regarding what information or documentation
is needed and how you can request a legally required exception from
this requirement. Please contact the Human Resources Point of
Contact listed at the top of the JOA.
Testing Designated Position: All applicants tentatively selected
for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse
Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay
period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards
Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant
selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range
listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional
Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension
of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core
competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other
Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates
are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When
applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim
preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible
copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service
(honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active
duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you
must submit documentation related to your active duty service which
reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such
as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an
SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required
proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award
preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please
visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.
VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists
can be found at:
https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-091998-fill.pdf.
(preferred at time of application, required if tentative job offer
is extended)
You must submit a CV or Resume (To verify that you meet the
qualifications for the position). Your resume must contain
identifiable information (such as name, address, email and phone
number). It must also contain the month and year for the beginning
and ending for each employer as well as the name, city and state of
all the schools that you attended, the month/year you graduated and
the type of degree you were awarded. You must also list the
information regarding your license to include: state, license
number and current expiration date (i.e. month/day/year).
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and
appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing
date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS
account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the
Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus
scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your
USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy
announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents
from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza and Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination programs are requirements for
all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of
employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the COVID-19
vaccination and annual seasonal influenza vaccinati
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